"That was a nice moment for her, a very human, warm, connected
kind of moment," Morgan told Business Insider.

Clinton also flaunted her political competence at several points
throughout the debate.

For example, she showed a
realistic perspective on policymaking, reminding the audience
that she'd worked with Republicans to pass the Children's Health
Insurance Program.

"I'm a progressive," she said. "But I'm a progressive who likes
to get things done."

It's unclear whether Clinton deliberately sought out ways to act
simultaneously warm and competent and elicit her audience's
trust. But if she wants to continue to convince Americans that
she's the strongest presidential candidate, there's no doubt this
strategy could work in her favor.